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2015 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 29 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, 9% of that year's 313 total complaints. There is no related recall on file. Median mileage at failure is 48,717 miles, and the complaints include one crash and one injury.

Brakes complaints
29
9% of 313
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
48,717 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a rear brake pad retainer that fails to let the pad move, causing uneven, severe pad wear similar to a frozen caliper.
  • Several drivers report the vehicle suddenly loses power with the stabilitrak and traction control warnings on, followed by a hard braking or lurching sensation, sometimes putting the vehicle into limp mode.
  • One owner found the brake pedal was not in its normal position after backing down a hill at night, forcing use of the emergency brake to stop.
  • Another owner reported the accelerator stuck in a floored position at highway speed near 80-90 mph and had to apply the brakes to slow the vehicle.
  • Some complaints note the vehicle abruptly shakes side to side before engine power and braking behavior change unexpectedly.

When 2015 Chevrolet Traverse brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 28, 2015, latest Jul 31, 2025.

2015 Chevrolet Traverse brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2015Nov 2016May 2018Oct 2018Sep 2019Jun 2020Mar 2023Feb 2024
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Jul 2025; peak Nov 2015 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Traverse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200935 (8%)
  2. 201069 (10%)
  3. 2011138 (23%)
  4. 201295 (27%)
  5. 201348 (30%)
  6. 2014134 (24%)
  7. 201529 (9%)
  8. 201623 (8%)
  9. 201716 (4%)
  10. 201843 (9%)
  11. 201922 (5%)
  12. 20209 (4%)
  13. 20219 (10%)
  14. 20229 (9%)
  15. 202313 (15%)
  16. 202459 (43%)
  17. 2025112 (63%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA records 29 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Traverse, which is 9% of the 313 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2015 Traverse?
The median mileage at failure among the brake complaints is 48,717 miles.
Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury among the 29 brake complaints for the 2015 Traverse, with no fires reported.
How does the 2015 Traverse compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2015 model's 9% share of complaints tied to brakes is lower than years like 2013 (30%), 2012 (27%), and 2011 (23%), but similar to 2016 (8%) and 2018 (9%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.